Blue Archive story · Volume 3: Eden Treaty, Chapter 2, Episode 18
Vol. 3 Ch. 2 Ep. 18: The Way of the World Part 2
2 scenes, 76 lines
1. Part 1
21 lines
That's right. I did eventually decide to take someone up on their offer and made a pact of my own.
A pact?
Nothing you need to concern yourself with. Besides...
*cough* May peace and happiness be with you today.
Apologies for barging in like this.
We've decided to break our customs and involve ourselves with the Tea Party's internal struggle.
Misono Mika of the Tea Party. You are under arrest for attempting and instigating harm to your fellow Tea Party members.
You must be Utazumi Sakurako of the Sisterhood.
Hahaha! This is my first time fighting the Sisterhood! So is this the trump card you've had up your sleeve?
Just how did you manage to get them involved, Hanako?
I knew you were acquainted with them at one point, just as you were with everyone. What did you offer in return, I wonder. These interlopers wouldn't lift a finger unless they stood to gain something from it.
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How intriguing, though I do find it annoying to have more pests to exterminate.
Sounds to me like you're becoming restless, Mika.
I planned to clean out the cathedral when I became host anyway. This just saves me some time.
All right, everyone. Shall we get started?
Do you really intend to keep fighting?! It's pointless, Mika. Put down your weapon.
2. Part 2
55 lines*sigh* Is this truly checkmate?
Why? Why like this?
The Sisterhood didn't flinch even after Seia's death, yet they decide to get involved now. What a cruel joke.
Did I miss something? Overlook an important detail?
Or was it because I underestimated you, Hanako?
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No. Urawa Hanako is exceptional, but ultimately harmless. There was no need to account for her more than I did.
Could it have been because of Azusa's betrayal?
...
No. She was only just a puppet. Whether she stayed loyal or not wouldn't have affected the outcome.
Perhaps Hifumi? No, she's just a normal girl. And Koharu is a fool, so there was no need to account for her.
Then why? Why did I lose to something like the Make-Up Work Club?
Where did it all go wrong?
"..."
Oh, I see. I overlooked the biggest variable of all.
Involving Schale and Sensei was the cause of my downfall.
It was only meant to be a precautionary measure. Nagi was making such a fuss about there being a traitor, and I thought it was a good solution... That's when my fate was sealed.
What a foolish mistake.
I suppose this is where it ends for me.
Mika, about Seia...
As I told you, the intent was never to kill Seia. I may seem like a villain, but I'm not that evil.
It was an accident. Seia was weak to start off with and...
Seia is alive, Mika!
...?!
We just made it look like she died.
She was secretly taken from Trinity and put into hiding as a precaution...since we couldn't find her assailant.
Seia...isn't dead?
Her wounds haven't completely healed yet and she remains unconscious...but the head of the Remedial Knights continues to look after her.
Captain Mine?
Yes. And the person who saved Seia was probably...
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Never mind. I think you should ask her yourself.
I see. So she's still alive...
That's wonderful news.
I surrender. You win.
Congratulations, Make-Up Work Club, Sensei... You've earned it.
Now, do whatever you want with me.
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You understand what the consequences of these actions will be for you, don't you, Azusa?
Of course.
I hope you don't think Trinity will protect you.
You'll be hunted down no matter where you run. Forever.
There will never be another peaceful night's sleep.
There's no escaping Saori. You already know it all too well as someone from Arius: et omnia vanitas...
I know. Still, I'll struggle until the bitter end, until I no longer can.
Very well, then.
"Mika..."
Stop right there, Sensei. Don't say another word.
As I said, getting Schale involved was my greatest mistake.
And yet...
"I'll be by your side if you ever need me to be."
Hearing you say that made me truly happy. It really did.
If I had made different choices, then maybe we...
No. Never mind.
Goodbye, Sensei.